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Finding the Third Proportional to 114,067 and 170,124.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 114,067 and 170,124.50 is: 253,731.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114,067 : 170,124.50 = 170,124.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114,067/170,124.50 = 170,124.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114,067x = 170,124.50 × 170,124.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114,067x = 28,942,345,500.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,942,345,500.25/114,067
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,731.10

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